Acquisition
Linda Parker and Lois Schlyer, co-owners of dance DVD rental business DancingFlix.com, have acquired FlicketyFit.com, a fitness DVD rental business.
New associates
Andrew Schwartz has joined Western Montana Realty Group as a Realtor.
Professional engineer Todd Kuxhaus has joined Great West Engineering Inc. as project manager. Kuxhaus has more than 12 years of experience in engineering-, construction- and environmental-related projects. He has been the lead engineer for a variety of municipal and private development projects including drinking water supply, sanitary sewer, stormwater conveyance, roads and parking area projects.
Kevin Baily has joined Exit Realty Bitterroot Valley Inc. as a new agent. Baily is a graduate of the University of Montana. He has experience in marketing management sales and has been involved in development and construction.Promotions
Marcy Inama has been promoted to personal banking officer in First Interstate Bank’s retail banking department. Inama began her career with First Interstate in November 2004 as the teller supervisor at the north branch. She joined the consumer banking department in 2006, where she works as a personal banker, small-business lender and coach.Accreditation
Jacole Johnson of Prince of Peace Day Care has been accredited through the National Association for Family Child Care. Certification
Tim Karst of St. Patrick Hospital and Health Sciences Center has been certified as a biomedical equipment technician.
Gail Olomon of Montana Preferred Properties has been certified as a work force housing specialist by the Montana Association of Realtors.
Shelley Bundy and Rhonda Hunt of Prudential Montana Real Estate have been certified as work force housing specialists by the Montana Association of Realtors.Recognition
The following were the top producers for May for Lambros Real Estate ERA: Patsy Plaggemeyer, residential; Randy Moore, Kalispell; Mark McQuirk, commercial; Debbie Dauenhauer-Hess, Philipsburg; Dale Siegle,Hamilton.
Gus Chambers, a television producer for the Broadcast Media Center at the University of Montana and Montana PBS, received an Emmy Award from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Chambers received the award for Individual Accomplishment in Audio for his historical documentary “Hidden Fire: The Great Butte Explosion.”
Alpine Physical Therapy clinic director
Angela (Listug) Vap, DPT, CMPT, FAAOPMT, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. for demonstrating advanced clinical, analytical and handson skills in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Vap is the only physical therapist in the state of Montana with this certification.The May/June issue of Draft magazine named Kettlehouse Brewing Co. LLC’s Cold Smoke Scotch Ale one of the top 10 beers to drink from a can. Cold Smoke Scotch Ale received a gold medal at the 2007 North American Brewers Association Beer Awards. Kettlehouse Brewing Co. is the first microbrewery in Montana in 30 years to can its beer, and the brewery is planning an expansion to a larger production facility later this year.
Kettlehouse Brewing Co. LLC received two gold medals at the 2008 North American Brewers Association brewfest. Its Double Haul IPA received a gold medal in the Englishstyle India pale ale category and its Olde Bongwater Hemp Porter received a gold medal in the robust porter category.
The Missoula Businesswomen’s Network presented the following MBN Synergy board members with presidential awards for their outstanding contributions from September 2007 to June 2008: Stephanie Lambert of Lambert Family Chiropractic and Luella Design, Shining Star Award; Beth Price, Initiative Award; Sally Cannata of Home Team Appraisal, Initiative Award; Tristin Flint of Computer ERCERNetworks, Above and Beyond Award; Deirdre Flaherty of Flaherty Financial Services, Above and Beyond Award; Anne Jablonski, Windermere Real Estate, Leadership Award; and Lois McElravy of Lessons from Lois, Woman of the Year Award.The Missoulian wants to publish news about your career or business. We are looking for information about new jobs, awards, business relocations and the election of officers in professional groups. Getting Ahead focuses on awards and workplace change n not conventions or training, unless you earn a recognized professional designation or certification.
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